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Old 05-19-2016, 02:37 AM   #1
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How much weight does it save (what parts are removed) ? Does the aluminum 987 engine cover save much also.?
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Old 05-19-2016, 05:19 AM   #2
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The aluminum cover is a lbs or two less than the 986 cover. I didn't weigh just the vert parts separately but Matt says 15lbs. I removed the motor, cables, transmissions, pushrods and associated hardware. I'm probably forgetting something else too. Here's a pic of my first round at lightning up my box

I go into more detail about my boxster on this thread
Woody's build thread
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